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IND vs PAK Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Final: No trophy, no problem - India players resort to emojis, selfies, memes amid unprecedented scenes
IND vs PAK highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Left-handed batter Tilak Varma rose to the occasion under immense pressure with an unbeaten 69 and guided India to a five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan to win the Asia Cup for the ninth time at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Coming in with India reeling early at 20/3, Tilak delivered an innings of poise and precision under pressure to hit three fours and four sixes in a knock to be remembered for ages. While others faltered, Tilak stood tall by anchoring the chase and dished out a masterclass in timing and temperament, as he helped India cross the finish line with two balls to spare and sign off from the tournament filled with drama and intensity with a trophy in hand.
Previously, Kuldeep Yadav yet again led India’s charge with a four-wicket haul, including three scalps in the 17th over, as India produced a stunning turnaround to bowl out Pakistan for 146 in 19.1 overs. In front of a packed crowd, Pakistan had raced to 113/1 in 12.4 overs and looked like a getting a 180-plus total.
But in the face of India’s crafty spinners, who took eight wickets collectively, Pakistan’s batting unravelled in spectacular fashion. Batters repeatedly attempted aerial shots and perished in an abysmal manner, as they lost their last nine wickets for just 33 runs to squander the early momentum they had.
Kuldeep, who went from 23 runs in his first two overs to picking four wickets for just seven runs in his next two overs, was well-supported by Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy taking two wickets each.
Coming in with India reeling early at 20/3, Tilak delivered an innings of poise and precision under pressure to hit three fours and four sixes in a knock to be remembered for ages. While others faltered, Tilak stood tall by anchoring the chase and dished out a masterclass in timing and temperament, as he helped India cross the finish line with two balls to spare and sign off from the tournament filled with drama and intensity with a trophy in hand.
Previously, Kuldeep Yadav yet again led India’s charge with a four-wicket haul, including three scalps in the 17th over, as India produced a stunning turnaround to bowl out Pakistan for 146 in 19.1 overs. In front of a packed crowd, Pakistan had raced to 113/1 in 12.4 overs and looked like a getting a 180-plus total.
But in the face of India’s crafty spinners, who took eight wickets collectively, Pakistan’s batting unravelled in spectacular fashion. Batters repeatedly attempted aerial shots and perished in an abysmal manner, as they lost their last nine wickets for just 33 runs to squander the early momentum they had.
Kuldeep, who went from 23 runs in his first two overs to picking four wickets for just seven runs in his next two overs, was well-supported by Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy taking two wickets each.
20:04 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: What a start!
Shivam Dube is on the money from the start. He is bowling a brilliant line and length. Four back-to-back dots from the India allrounder.
20:01 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: It's time for action!
Pakistan openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman are making their way to the middle.
A loudcheer from the crowd.
Shivam Dube will open the attack for India.
Here we go ... !!!
A loudcheer from the crowd.
Shivam Dube will open the attack for India.
Here we go ... !!!
19:58 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: National anthems!
It's time for national anthems.
Both the teams have lined up for the national anthems.
Pakistan's anthem is up first and will be followed by India's 'Jana Gana Mana'.
Electric atmpsphere at the Dubai International Stadium.
Both the teams have lined up for the national anthems.
Pakistan's anthem is up first and will be followed by India's 'Jana Gana Mana'.
Electric atmpsphere at the Dubai International Stadium.
19:50 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: The chasing side has won nine of the last 10 T20Is between these two teams
The chasing side has won nine of the last 10 T20Is between these two teams, the exception being the low-scoring T20 WC 2024 game in New York.
Pakistan lead India 8-4 in tournament finals across formats, 3-2 in the ones featuring five or more teams, the last of which was the CT 2017 final.
India have won each of the last 33 completed T20Is Shivam Dube has featured in, a sequence that started in December 2019.
Pakistan lead India 8-4 in tournament finals across formats, 3-2 in the ones featuring five or more teams, the last of which was the CT 2017 final.
India have won each of the last 33 completed T20Is Shivam Dube has featured in, a sequence that started in December 2019.
19:48 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: 'The team has wanted to use me up front in three overs' - Bumrah
I've played one opposition three times, so yeah, interesting is the word for me. Yeah, it's a different role. The team has wanted to use me up front in three overs, so yeah, that's something which is very new for me as well because I've not been used to doing this role. I remember I did it in 2016 when I first came to the international side. So yeah, it's an interesting role.
See, I'm happy to do whatever the team asks me to do and try to contribute to the best of my ability. The team is looking ominous. I think at this moment, you don't look at reputation because I think IPL has helped a lot because all the youngsters in our team are very, very confident and they know they're very good.
I remember when I came in 2016, I did have a conversation and, okay, you know, you're still trying to convince yourself. But all the other players that I see, they've played 5-7 games, but they're so confident. They know they're really good. They've played against the best bowling line-ups. They've dominated them. So I think that really helps to get them confidence and then they take the game forward as it comes. I think that's the key. Any game you start from zero, you take the confidence from previous games and you don't go too high, too low against any opposition. We've always maintained that.
We've always felt like when we focus on our team, we focus on our strengths and our combinations, we usually do well. When we focus too much on the opposition, the other team, what they are looking to do, it doesn't really concern us. We look at ourselves. We do our processes. We tick our boxes.
- JASPRIT BUMRAH
See, I'm happy to do whatever the team asks me to do and try to contribute to the best of my ability. The team is looking ominous. I think at this moment, you don't look at reputation because I think IPL has helped a lot because all the youngsters in our team are very, very confident and they know they're very good.
I remember when I came in 2016, I did have a conversation and, okay, you know, you're still trying to convince yourself. But all the other players that I see, they've played 5-7 games, but they're so confident. They know they're really good. They've played against the best bowling line-ups. They've dominated them. So I think that really helps to get them confidence and then they take the game forward as it comes. I think that's the key. Any game you start from zero, you take the confidence from previous games and you don't go too high, too low against any opposition. We've always maintained that.
We've always felt like when we focus on our team, we focus on our strengths and our combinations, we usually do well. When we focus too much on the opposition, the other team, what they are looking to do, it doesn't really concern us. We look at ourselves. We do our processes. We tick our boxes.
- JASPRIT BUMRAH
19:47 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Team changes for India!
OUT: Hardik misses out due to a niggle; Arshdeep Singh and Harshit also miss out
IN: Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh come in.
IN: Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh come in.
19:46 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: TOSS REPORT
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday.
In a special arrangement following a PCB request to the Asian Cricket Council for a neutral presenter, Ravi Shastri and Waqar Younis conducted the toss interviews separately with the two captains.
India suffered a setback as all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the final due to a niggle. Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube were included in the XI, replacing Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.
Pakistan, meanwhile, named an unchanged side from their previous match.
Teams:
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
19:43 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: PITCH REPORT ahead of the mega clash
No surprises that India opted to bowl. They have chased 8 times against Pakistan and won all those games.
Pitch looks like a featherbed. There is less grass and it looks flat. Only thing is it might get a little slower because of the lack of grass. It is the same pitch used for both India-Pakistan games and India have chased both times.
170 in a final is like 180-190 in a league game. May not be match-winning but you can certainly put pressure on the opposition. India have strengthened their batting. Hardik is a tough pill to swallow because it's difficult to balance the side. He is an allrounder and influences the combination
- Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri
Pitch looks like a featherbed. There is less grass and it looks flat. Only thing is it might get a little slower because of the lack of grass. It is the same pitch used for both India-Pakistan games and India have chased both times.
170 in a final is like 180-190 in a league game. May not be match-winning but you can certainly put pressure on the opposition. India have strengthened their batting. Hardik is a tough pill to swallow because it's difficult to balance the side. He is an allrounder and influences the combination
- Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri
19:36 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan (Playing XI)
Pakistan (Playing XI)
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
19:36 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: India (Playing XI)
India (Playing XI)
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
19:35 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: 'Definitely happy to bat first' - Salman Agha
Definitely happy to bat first.
We are very excited and looking forward to this game. We haven't played a perfect game and hopefully we play one today. Same side. We have been playing on these pitches for a while and it will play the same.
- Salman Agha, Pakistan captain
We are very excited and looking forward to this game. We haven't played a perfect game and hopefully we play one today. Same side. We have been playing on these pitches for a while and it will play the same.
- Salman Agha, Pakistan captain
19:35 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: 'We will bowl first' - SKY
We will bowl first.
It looks a good wicket. The wicket gets better under lights. We have been batting well first but we would like to chase today. The groundsmen have done a terrific job with the wickets here. The brand of cricket we have been playing for the last 5-6 games is pretty good. Unfortunately Hardik misses out with a niggle.
Bumrah, Dube and Rinku come in.
- Suryakumar Yadav, India captain
It looks a good wicket. The wicket gets better under lights. We have been batting well first but we would like to chase today. The groundsmen have done a terrific job with the wickets here. The brand of cricket we have been playing for the last 5-6 games is pretty good. Unfortunately Hardik misses out with a niggle.
Bumrah, Dube and Rinku come in.
- Suryakumar Yadav, India captain
19:31 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: TOSS! - India opt to field
TOSS:
India captain Suryakumar Yadav wins toss, opts to field against in Dubai
India captain Suryakumar Yadav wins toss, opts to field against in Dubai
19:22 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav did not turn up for the photoshoot
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha poses with the trophy ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 Final.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, however, did not turn up for the photoshoot.
19:20 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Pandya gives a hug to Shastri
Hardik Pandya just shared a big hug with former coach Ravi Shastri. They are now chatting on the sidelines.
With the toss just 10 minutes away, we’ll soon know whether Pandya will play today or not.
With the toss just 10 minutes away, we’ll soon know whether Pandya will play today or not.
19:14 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Last words from the captains!
Both teams are in a huddle.
Suryakumar Yadav is giving a pep talk to the Indian squad, while head coach Mike Hesson shares some motivating words with the Pakistan team.
A huge match is about to unfold.
Folks, let’s fasten our seatbelts!
Suryakumar Yadav is giving a pep talk to the Indian squad, while head coach Mike Hesson shares some motivating words with the Pakistan team.
A huge match is about to unfold.
Folks, let’s fasten our seatbelts!
19:12 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Big update on Pardik Pandya!
Our reporter Pratyush Raj from DUBAI:
Hardik Pandya looks set to miss this big match.
He’s walking onto the field in casual shoes, without spikes, moving gingerly.
He stops to chat with Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah.
Questions loom large: will he feature in today’s crucial game or not?
Hardik Pandya looks set to miss this big match.
He’s walking onto the field in casual shoes, without spikes, moving gingerly.
He stops to chat with Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah.
Questions loom large: will he feature in today’s crucial game or not?
19:05 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Captains’ photo with the trophy
It’s time for the captains’ photo with the trophy. India captain Suryakumar Yadav did not show up, leaving Salman Agha to pose alone.
The incident has sparked another controversy.
The incident has sparked another controversy.
19:02 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: UPDATE from Dubai
Hardik Pandya has stepped onto the field, accompanied by the team physio.
Questions loom over whether he will feature in today’s big match. India will need him — a crucial cog in the team and a proven match-winner.
Questions loom over whether he will feature in today’s big match. India will need him — a crucial cog in the team and a proven match-winner.
18:54 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: UPDATE from Dubai
Our reporter Pratyush brings a big update:
At the toss, there will be two broadcasters on duty.
Ravi Shastri will interview the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, while Waqar Younis will speak to Pakistan’s skipper Salman Agha.
At the toss, there will be two broadcasters on duty.
Ravi Shastri will interview the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, while Waqar Younis will speak to Pakistan’s skipper Salman Agha.
18:49 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: BIG STAT - IND vs PAK!
One big stat that should give Pakistan hope ahead of the IND vs PAK final is this:
Across formats, the two sides have clashed in 12 finals, with Pakistan leading 8-4.
Their most recent triumph came in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, where they crushed India by 180 runs.
This record highlights Pakistan’s knack for stepping up in big matches, giving their fans reason to be optimistic.
Across formats, the two sides have clashed in 12 finals, with Pakistan leading 8-4.
Their most recent triumph came in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, where they crushed India by 180 runs.
This record highlights Pakistan’s knack for stepping up in big matches, giving their fans reason to be optimistic.
18:31 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: From 'India jitega' to 'du rupaiyee ka chewing gum'
On Sunday, the Dubai International Stadium and its surrounding areas were alive with festive energy. Hours before the 6.30 pm start, fans from India and Pakistan streamed in, soaking up the atmosphere with music, playful banter, and cheers.
For a brief moment, cricket felt pure and joyful.
"Du rupaiyee ka chewing gum, Surya bhau Singham," shouted a group of Maharashtra fans, breaking into Bollywood-style chants.
Nearby, a few Pakistani supporters couldn’t help smiling at the antics, reminded that cricket could still be fun.
Meanwhile, the streets of Sports City resonated with "Pakistan Zindabad," blending with the sultry afternoon buzz.
For young Rohan, it was a dream come true. Traveling from Abu Dhabi with his father — an hour and a half in traffic — he was about to witness his first India–Pakistan clash.
Wearing an India jersey several sizes too big, the chubby boy confidently declared: "Jasprit Bumrah will get them out."
Brothers Afzal and Aamir, from Sharjah, carried more layered emotions.
"Our father used to tell us about Pakistan's dominance in Sharjah when India couldn't win anything," Aamir recalled, thinking back to stories from the 1980s and 1990s. Though the two recent defeats had stung, perspective quickly returned.
"Obviously it would hurt if we lose again, but tomorrow is Monday and a new week begins with professional responsibilities," Afzal said with a shrug.
For a brief moment, cricket felt pure and joyful.
"Du rupaiyee ka chewing gum, Surya bhau Singham," shouted a group of Maharashtra fans, breaking into Bollywood-style chants.
Nearby, a few Pakistani supporters couldn’t help smiling at the antics, reminded that cricket could still be fun.
Meanwhile, the streets of Sports City resonated with "Pakistan Zindabad," blending with the sultry afternoon buzz.
For young Rohan, it was a dream come true. Traveling from Abu Dhabi with his father — an hour and a half in traffic — he was about to witness his first India–Pakistan clash.
Wearing an India jersey several sizes too big, the chubby boy confidently declared: "Jasprit Bumrah will get them out."
Brothers Afzal and Aamir, from Sharjah, carried more layered emotions.
"Our father used to tell us about Pakistan's dominance in Sharjah when India couldn't win anything," Aamir recalled, thinking back to stories from the 1980s and 1990s. Though the two recent defeats had stung, perspective quickly returned.
"Obviously it would hurt if we lose again, but tomorrow is Monday and a new week begins with professional responsibilities," Afzal said with a shrug.
18:09 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Mohsin Naqvi's message to Pakistan players
Tensions have intensified ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), under ACC and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, is reportedly giving its players full freedom to take an aggressive stance against the Indian team both during and after the match.
According to Pakistani media reports, Naqvi allegedly instructed the national squad to “fight” the Indian players, assuring them that the board would handle any fallout.
This comes after controversial incidents in the Super Four clash, where Pakistan players such as Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Sahibzada Farhan went beyond acceptable conduct against India. Both Rauf and Farhan faced fines and warnings from the ICC for their actions. However, the PCB is now said to be fully backing its players, adding further intensity and drama to the final.
According to Pakistani media reports, Naqvi allegedly instructed the national squad to “fight” the Indian players, assuring them that the board would handle any fallout.
This comes after controversial incidents in the Super Four clash, where Pakistan players such as Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Sahibzada Farhan went beyond acceptable conduct against India. Both Rauf and Farhan faced fines and warnings from the ICC for their actions. However, the PCB is now said to be fully backing its players, adding further intensity and drama to the final.
17:33 (IST) Sep 28
The stage is set for INDIA vs PAKISTAN in the Asia Cup FINAL! ????
Our reporter Pratyush Raj is LIVE from Dubai – and the BIG question: Hardik Pandya, play or sit out?
It's full house today
Join LIVE and ask questions!
Our reporter Pratyush Raj is LIVE from Dubai – and the BIG question: Hardik Pandya, play or sit out?
It's full house today
Join LIVE and ask questions!
17:27 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Abhishek Sharma on top!
Abhishek Sharma is currently the highest run-scorer in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, amassing 309 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 51.50.
The Indian batter has been in sensational form, striking at 204.64, and has smashed 31 fours and 19 sixes so far.
His consistency at the top of the order has been pivotal for India’s campaign, helping set or chase competitive totals in crucial matches.
Following him in the run charts are Pathum Nissanka (261 runs) and Saif Hassan (178 runs), but Sharma’s explosive batting has put him firmly in the spotlight this tournament.
The Indian batter has been in sensational form, striking at 204.64, and has smashed 31 fours and 19 sixes so far.
His consistency at the top of the order has been pivotal for India’s campaign, helping set or chase competitive totals in crucial matches.
Following him in the run charts are Pathum Nissanka (261 runs) and Saif Hassan (178 runs), but Sharma’s explosive batting has put him firmly in the spotlight this tournament.
17:18 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: UPDATE from Dubai
Our reporter Pratyush Raj from DUBAI:
It’s a full house in Dubai for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan final!
Fans have turned up in huge numbers, with Indian and Pakistani supporters almost equally represented.
This promises to be an absolute cracker of a match!
It’s a full house in Dubai for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan final!
Fans have turned up in huge numbers, with Indian and Pakistani supporters almost equally represented.
This promises to be an absolute cracker of a match!
16:52 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Stern warning for Saim Ayub
Pakistani politician Firdous Ashiq Awan of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan batter Saim Ayub ahead of the high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Ayub has struggled with the bat throughout the tournament, failing to score in six matches, including four ducks. He was dismissed for a duck in the group stage clash against India, managed just 21 runs in the Super Four, and then went scoreless against Oman, UAE, India, and Bangladesh. His continued lack of runs has sparked concerns over his ability to perform under pressure in crucial matches.
"Saim Ayub, jo tumhare ander potential hai. Sardiyan nahi aye ki ande khane hain. Iske bahar niklo. Jo tumhara natural khel hai, wo khelo. Jo tum jis tarah khauf se shots maar ke out ho rahe ho, ye tumhara maiyaar nahi hai [Saim Ayub, you have a lot of potential. Don’t just wait around like it’s winter and you’re here to eat eggs. Step out and play your natural game. The way you are getting out by playing fearful shots is not your standard]," Firdous said.
Ayub has struggled with the bat throughout the tournament, failing to score in six matches, including four ducks. He was dismissed for a duck in the group stage clash against India, managed just 21 runs in the Super Four, and then went scoreless against Oman, UAE, India, and Bangladesh. His continued lack of runs has sparked concerns over his ability to perform under pressure in crucial matches.
"Saim Ayub, jo tumhare ander potential hai. Sardiyan nahi aye ki ande khane hain. Iske bahar niklo. Jo tumhara natural khel hai, wo khelo. Jo tum jis tarah khauf se shots maar ke out ho rahe ho, ye tumhara maiyaar nahi hai [Saim Ayub, you have a lot of potential. Don’t just wait around like it’s winter and you’re here to eat eggs. Step out and play your natural game. The way you are getting out by playing fearful shots is not your standard]," Firdous said.
16:38 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Is Hardik Pandya fit?
Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed after the win over Sri Lanka that all-rounder Hardik Pandya and batter Abhishek Sharma were off the field due to cramps.
"Both of them struggled with cramps. Hardik, we will assess tonight and tomorrow morning and make a call. But both of them struggled with cramps. Abhishek is fine," said Morkel.
It remains to be seen whether he's recovered fully to play a role today considering it will once again be warm today in Dubai
"Both of them struggled with cramps. Hardik, we will assess tonight and tomorrow morning and make a call. But both of them struggled with cramps. Abhishek is fine," said Morkel.
It remains to be seen whether he's recovered fully to play a role today considering it will once again be warm today in Dubai
16:26 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan results this Asia Cup
Pakistan have suffered two losses in the 2025 Asia Cup, both to India
beat Oman by 93 runs
beat India by 7 wickets
beat UAE by 41 runs
beat India by 6 wickets
beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
beat Bangladesh by 11 runs
beat Oman by 93 runs
beat India by 7 wickets
beat UAE by 41 runs
beat India by 6 wickets
beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
beat Bangladesh by 11 runs
16:21 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: India results this Asia Cup
India have had an unbeaten record in the Asia Cup.
beat UAE by 9 wickets
beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
beat Oman by 21 runs
beat Pakistan by 6 wickets
beat Bangladesh by 41 runs
beat Sri Lanka in a Super Over
beat UAE by 9 wickets
beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
beat Oman by 21 runs
beat Pakistan by 6 wickets
beat Bangladesh by 41 runs
beat Sri Lanka in a Super Over
15:55 (IST) Sep 28
Asia Cup Final Live Score: Pitch
Our reporter on the ground, Pratyush Raj informs that the same pitch will be used as the one from the Super 4s. Pakistan had batted first then and scored 171. India had chased down 172, their record against the arch-rivals.
15:30 (IST) Sep 28
Asia Cup Final Live Score: India vs Pakistan head-to-head
Head-to-head
Played: 15
India won: 11
Pakistan won: 3
Tied: 1
in tournament finals (5+ teams)
Played: 5
India won: 2
Pakistan won: 3
Played: 15
India won: 11
Pakistan won: 3
Tied: 1
in tournament finals (5+ teams)
Played: 5
India won: 2
Pakistan won: 3
15:20 (IST) Sep 28
Asia Cup Final Live Score: Abhishek Sharma targets glory
Abhishek Sharma needs:
11 runs to go past Virat Kohli as Indian with most runs in multi-nation T20 tournament
23 runs to go past Phil Salt for most runs by a player from Test nation in tournaments/series
30+ score to go past Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Rizwan for 8 consecutive 30-plus scores
11 runs to go past Virat Kohli as Indian with most runs in multi-nation T20 tournament
23 runs to go past Phil Salt for most runs by a player from Test nation in tournaments/series
30+ score to go past Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Rizwan for 8 consecutive 30-plus scores
14:39 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: This Asia Cup
Group stage: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets with 25 balls remaining
Pakistan: 127/9 (Sahibzada 40, Shaheen 33*; Kuldeep Yadav 3/18) lost to India: 131/3 (Suryakumar Yadav 47*, Abhishek Sharma 31, Tilak Varma 31; Saim Ayub 3/35)
Super Four: India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining
Pakistan: 171/5 (Sahibazada 58, Mohammad Nawaz 21; Shivam Dube 2/33) lost to India: 174/4 (Abhishek Sharma 74, Shubman Gill 47; Haris Rauf 2/26)
Pakistan: 127/9 (Sahibzada 40, Shaheen 33*; Kuldeep Yadav 3/18) lost to India: 131/3 (Suryakumar Yadav 47*, Abhishek Sharma 31, Tilak Varma 31; Saim Ayub 3/35)
Super Four: India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining
Pakistan: 171/5 (Sahibazada 58, Mohammad Nawaz 21; Shivam Dube 2/33) lost to India: 174/4 (Abhishek Sharma 74, Shubman Gill 47; Haris Rauf 2/26)
14:10 (IST) Sep 28
India vs Pakistan Live Score: List of Asia Cup champions
List of Asia Cup champions over the years
1984 -India beat Sri Lanka
1986 - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan
1988 - India beat Sri Lanka
1990–91 - India beat Sri Lanka
1995 - India beat Sri Lanka
1997 - Sri Lanka beat India
2000 - Pakistan beat Sri Lanka
2004 - Sri Lanka beat India
2008 - Sri Lanka beat India
2010 - India beat Sri Lanka
2012 - Pakistan beat Bangladesh
2014 - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan
2016 - India beat Bangladesh
2018 - India beat Bangladesh
2022 - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan
2023 - India beat Sri Lanka
2025 - India vs Pakistan
1984 -India beat Sri Lanka
1986 - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan
1988 - India beat Sri Lanka
1990–91 - India beat Sri Lanka
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14:06 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Squads
India's squad includes Surya Kumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Rinku Singh.
Pakistan's team consists of Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.
Pakistan's team consists of Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, and Sufyan Moqim.
14:05 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Focus on Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has been India's batting mainstay with 309 runs in six matches. The next highest scorer is Tilak Varma with 144 runs, highlighting the team's dependence on Abhishek.
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram emphasized the importance of dismissing Abhishek early. "They need to get him early," he told PTI.
India's middle order has shown inconsistency. Suryakumar Yadav is yet to make a significant impact, while Shubman Gill has had promising starts without converting them into substantial scores.
Pakistan's batting has struggled throughout the tournament. Only Sahibzada Farhan has shown some resistance against India's bowling attack, particularly against Jasprit Bumrah.
Saim Ayub, expected to be Pakistan's answer to Abhishek, has endured a difficult tournament with four ducks. Other batters like Hussain Talat and Salman Ali Agha have struggled against India's spinners.
Pakistan's bowling duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf remains their strongest asset. Their new-ball performance could be crucial in determining the match's outcome.
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram emphasized the importance of dismissing Abhishek early. "They need to get him early," he told PTI.
India's middle order has shown inconsistency. Suryakumar Yadav is yet to make a significant impact, while Shubman Gill has had promising starts without converting them into substantial scores.
Pakistan's batting has struggled throughout the tournament. Only Sahibzada Farhan has shown some resistance against India's bowling attack, particularly against Jasprit Bumrah.
Saim Ayub, expected to be Pakistan's answer to Abhishek, has endured a difficult tournament with four ducks. Other batters like Hussain Talat and Salman Ali Agha have struggled against India's spinners.
Pakistan's bowling duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf remains their strongest asset. Their new-ball performance could be crucial in determining the match's outcome.
14:05 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup final
Pakistan's path to the final has been less convincing, but their head coach Mike Hesson remains optimistic. "The final is the only match that counts," he stated after their victory against Bangladesh.
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that results matter more than style. "Winning it ugly is still winning," he said during the pre-match briefing.
The Indian team faces some fitness concerns. Hardik Pandya experienced hamstring issues against Sri Lanka, while Abhishek Sharma suffered from cramps. "Hardik will be assessed tomorrow morning. Both him and Abhishek suffered cramps. But Abhishek is fine," Morkel confirmed on Friday.
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that results matter more than style. "Winning it ugly is still winning," he said during the pre-match briefing.
The Indian team faces some fitness concerns. Hardik Pandya experienced hamstring issues against Sri Lanka, while Abhishek Sharma suffered from cramps. "Hardik will be assessed tomorrow morning. Both him and Abhishek suffered cramps. But Abhishek is fine," Morkel confirmed on Friday.
14:04 (IST) Sep 28
IND vs PAK Live Score: Preview
India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with India entering as unbeaten favourites while Pakistan has shown inconsistent form. The high-stakes match comes amid heightened tensions, with both teams facing ICC fines for their conduct during earlier encounters in the tournament.
The build-up to the final has been marked by controversial incidents between the teams. India implemented a "No Handshake Policy" in their opening clash, with captain Suryakumar Yadav avoiding traditional courtesies at the toss and post-match. Pakistan's Haris Rauf responded with provocative gestures, leading to both sides receiving 30 percent fines from the ICC.
"War Minus Shooting" is how American political activist and author Mike Marqusee describes this intense cricket rivalry.
India's campaign has been highlighted by outstanding individual performances. Abhishek Sharma has maintained a strike rate above 200, while Kuldeep Yadav has claimed 13 wickets since his return.
The build-up to the final has been marked by controversial incidents between the teams. India implemented a "No Handshake Policy" in their opening clash, with captain Suryakumar Yadav avoiding traditional courtesies at the toss and post-match. Pakistan's Haris Rauf responded with provocative gestures, leading to both sides receiving 30 percent fines from the ICC.
"War Minus Shooting" is how American political activist and author Mike Marqusee describes this intense cricket rivalry.
India's campaign has been highlighted by outstanding individual performances. Abhishek Sharma has maintained a strike rate above 200, while Kuldeep Yadav has claimed 13 wickets since his return.
IND vs PAK highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Final: Powered by Tilak Varma’s brilliant half-century, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling summit clash to claim their second T20 Asia Cup title on Sunday.
After bowling out Pakistan for a modest 146, India chased 147 with two balls to spare. Varma remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls, while Shivam Dube added a quick 33 off 22, sharing a crucial 60-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav starred with 4/30 in four overs, supported by spinners Varun Chakaravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26), and pacer Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) after India chose to bowl first.
Sent in, Pakistan got a strong start from Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35), who put together 84 runs in under 10 overs. But India’s spin trio of Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar turned the game, claiming nine wickets for 33 runs to tighten the screws.
This marks India’s third win over Pakistan in the tournament, following victories in the league and Super 4 stages.
After bowling out Pakistan for a modest 146, India chased 147 with two balls to spare. Varma remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls, while Shivam Dube added a quick 33 off 22, sharing a crucial 60-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav starred with 4/30 in four overs, supported by spinners Varun Chakaravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26), and pacer Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) after India chose to bowl first.
Sent in, Pakistan got a strong start from Sahibzada Farhan (57 off 38) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35), who put together 84 runs in under 10 overs. But India’s spin trio of Kuldeep, Varun, and Axar turned the game, claiming nine wickets for 33 runs to tighten the screws.
This marks India’s third win over Pakistan in the tournament, following victories in the league and Super 4 stages.
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